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Chevrolet unveils the 2016 Colorado Z71 Trail Boss: a stylish yet sensible off-roader (PHOTOS)
With the Colorado a full-blown comeback success story, Chevrolet is not slowing down on development of the much-praised midsize pickup. The latest update to the truck is the new 2016 Z71 Trail Boss, a special edition model coming this fall. REALTED >> GM unveils diesel 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon with all the 2.8L Duramax details […]
August 31, 2015
Business
In compact track loader’s decade of dominance, 2 things have become clear
Over the past decade, there’s been no bigger machine success story than that of the compact track loader. The revolutionary CTL, first developed by ASV in 1990, has extended the construction season, giving contractors the ability to tackle almost everything a job can sling at them. And contractors have responded by making it the number […]
August 31, 2015
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Roadbuilding
How in-motion, pre-scan weigh station technology could affect specialized and heavy equipment haulers
We all are aware of the “red light cameras” that have been around for some time. The technology works through a sensor embedded in the roadway with companion systems tracking the status of the light. A camera or cameras are positioned to take a picture(s) of the vehicle, license plate, and driver. This photographic evidence […]
August 31, 2015
Construction Equipment
3 dozers pull upended excavator and a bunch of gear up a ridiculous rocky grade
No. 10 Video of 2015 « Intro No. 9 » What do you do when you’ve got a crapload of gear to move and an incredibly steep and rocky grade in front of you? If you’re this crew you chain every dozer at your disposal together, throw the skid onto an excavator bucket and […]
August 28, 2015
Business
Finning teams up with IronPlanet to sell used Cat equipment globally
Are you not finding the deals you want in your part of the country for good used equipment? Maybe it’s time to look further. Two of the biggest players in the heavy equipment industry inked a deal this week to bring a global presence to the auction market.The largest Caterpillar dealer in the world, Vancouver, […]
August 28, 2015
Business
CNH Industrial cuts 100 workers across 2 plants
CNH Industrial has announced that it will lay off 100 full-time workers across two manufacturing facilities. According to a report from NBC Nebraska, the construction and farm equipment manufacturer will lay off 70 workers at its Grand Island facility. The report says the indefinite layoffs will likely take effect in October. Valley News Live reports […]
August 28, 2015
Technology
Caterpillar unveils the S40: Rugged smartphone’s slim design combines Cat DNA, user feedback (PHOTOS)
Two years ago, the no. 1 manufacturer of heavy equipment in the world entered a market comprised of concepts and products very different from those it has delivered for nearly 100 years. In early 2013 the company famous for hulking bulldozers, rugged trucks and other equipment meant for moving mountains of dirt here in the […]
August 27, 2015
Construction Equipment
Ford wants to resurrect the Ranger and the Bronco in the U.S., reports say
Ford wants to resurrect two of its most iconic discontinued truck models here in the U.S. with production said to begin in 2018, according to two reports. The Detroit News broke the news of Ford’s plans Wednesday with a report saying the automaker will bring back its Ranger midsize pickup. A second report from Bloomberg Business says […]
August 27, 2015
Business
Caterpillar to lay off another 475 employees
Caterpillar has announced another round of layoffs, this time releasing 475 employees as the company’s cost-cutting efforts in the face of waning demand continue. According to a report from the Peoria Journal Star, the cuts will affect staff in the Customer Services Support Division. The majority of the layoffs, 300, will affect employees in the Peoria area. […]
August 27, 2015
Construction Equipment
Komatsu launches WA380-8 wheel loader with improved power, cab (PHOTOS)
Boasting more power, less fuel consumption and a few improvements to operator comfort, Komatsu has launched an update to its WA380 wheel loader. The WA380-8 is powered by a 6.69-liter, Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 turbocharged engine producing 191 horsepower. The machine employs a diesel particulate filter (DPF), Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to […]
August 26, 2015
Construction Equipment
Crawl Control allows 2016 Toyota Tacoma to dig itself out of ungodly amounts of sand
We recently got a bit of wheel time with Toyota’s latest Tacoma midsize and came away fairly impressed with the 2016 model, particularly as an answer to GM’s strong midsize push with the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. But the ‘WOW’ demo by far with this truck is a feature Toyota calls Crawl Control. In […]
August 26, 2015
Construction Equipment
Morbark’s Demo Days showcase chippers, grinders and one mean metal-eating shredder (PHOTOS)
Approximately 300 of Morbark’s dealers and customers from more than a dozen countries descended on Winn, Michigan, last week, to take part in the company’s ninth Demo Days. In addition to touring Morbark’s facilities and meeting the employees who build and support the equipment, attendees headed out to the company’s proving grounds, where they were […]
August 26, 2015
Workforce
Show us your ink. Best construction/equipment tattoo wins $500. Enter now.
You’re proud that you work in construction. So proud in fact that you let everybody know with a tattoo that says as much. We’d like to help you share that passion with the rest of the world. If you have a construction, trucking or construction-themed tattoo, send us a photo. We’ll feature it on our […]
August 26, 2015
Business
Caterpillar a primary target of insider trading ring busted for hacking access to press releases
Caterpillar company secrets were a favorite target for an alliance of hackers and stock traders busted by U.S. officials earlier this month for insider trading that reaped tens of millions in illegal profits. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, federal prosecutors on August 11 charged two Ukrainian hackers and seven American stock traders […]
August 25, 2015
Construction Equipment
Ford recalls certain F-650, F-750 models due to seat belt defect
Not long after finalizing the transition of its work truck manufacturing from Mexico to the U.S., Ford has announced a recall on certain F-650 and F-750 trucks for a seat belt issue. The recall applies to approximately 26,400 2011-2013 and 2015 model year F-650 and F-750 trucks sold in North America. Ford says the seat […]
August 25, 2015
Workforce
Worker scales crane to remove Confederate flag upsetting residents in North Carolina
When a Confederate battle flag found its way atop a construction crane in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, last week, a construction worker scaled the machine to remedy the situation. According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, Asheville residents noticed the flag atop the crane which has become a familiar part of the city’s skyline as the $20 million Mariott-owned […]
August 25, 2015
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS: Spy shots of 2017 Ford Super Duty confirm updated styling, September unveiling
Usually, the skilled spy photographers who stalk the automotive industry’s camouflaged secrets catch these working prototypes during highway testing. But in the case of the 2017 Super Duty’s latest photo op, Ford was ready. As seen in photos by SpiedBilde posted by PickupTrucks.com and Auto Guide, the automaker prepared a special camouflage decal coating to […]
August 24, 2015
Construction Equipment
Vintage dozer kills 2 people in freak accident in Ohio
What should have been a happy day for a lover of heavy equipment turned tragic last week when an accident involving a vintage bulldozer killed two people in Ohio. According to a report from WKYC TV, 44-year-old Kevin “Scott” Moore and 39-year-old Barb Hammer were run over and killed by the dozer in what appears […]
August 24, 2015
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